What does SPA mean in SOCIETIES

To become a registered physiotherapist in Singapore, you must first have obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an institution recognised by the Singapore Physiotherapy Association (SPA). After graduation, you will then need to register with the SPA and complete the mandatory training and workshops required for registration.

After completing the mandatory training, you will be required to pass an examination set by the SPA to demonstrate your professional competency as a physiotherapist. Successful completion of this exam will result in you being officially registered with the SPA.

Being a member of SPA provides numerous benefits, including networking opportunities with other professionals in related fields, access to exclusive offers, discounts and resources from SPA-approved employers and vendors and access to workshops and conferences hosted by the association. You can also stay informed about standards and regulations governing physiotherapists in Singapore.

Yes, memberships are valid for one year from date of purchase or renewal. Membership fees must be paid annually to maintain continued access to all membership benefits.

Your annual membership fee covers access to all professional development seminars and workshops organised by SPA; access to discounts on products and services offered by approved vendors; access to exclusive offers; discounted rates at events hosted by SPA; access to newsletters informing members of standards and regulations governing physiotherapists; regular communication regarding current topics relating to physiotherapy practice; networking opportunities; job postings; referral resources from employers looking for qualified practitioners; research resources; legal advice provided by experts in physical therapy law.

In addition to having obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an institution recognised by the Singapore Physiotherapy Association (SPA), candidates must also meet certain criteria set out by the Ministry of Health (MOH) before their application can be considered for registration. These include passing an approved professional interview conducted by MOH representatives, providing evidence of good character/clean criminal record, providing two letters of reference certifying good moral character, maintaining financial soundness as proofed via yearly submission of audited accounts at MOH's request etc..

No. Becoming certified as a Registered Practising Physiotherapist (RPP) does not guarantee employment. It simply makes you eligible for employment here in Singapore within the field of physiotherapy. Ultimately it is up to individual employers whether they want hire you or not based on further assessment done during interviews or selection processes conducted before offering jobs.

Yes. As part of your registration process as RPP, it is compulsory that you take out Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII). This insurance covers both legal costs associated with defending against claims made against yourself or your organisation as well as compensating those who have suffered financial losses caused due negligence or errors made on your part during treatment sessions.

If your registration has expired, simply submit an online application form via our website detailing information such as contact details and payment options chosen for renewal purposes along with relevant documents such requiring signing off stating acceptance of terms & conditions attached when registering/renewing with us plus any updated documents regarding changes recently made within participating organisation/employer where applicable.